246 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR5 1NT

Planning appeal 3304591 at 246 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR5 1NT (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 2 March 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area and whether it would preserve or enhance those of the Chislehurst Road, Petts Wood Conservation Area.

a two storey side/rear and single storey rear extension

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Callister V
Postcode: BR5 1NT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area and whether it would preserve or enhance those of the Chislehurst Road, Petts Wood Conservation Area
The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to light and outlook

What decided it

The proposal would result in less than substantial harm to the conservation area and significant harm to neighbouring living conditions, which when weighed against the private benefits of the proposal, outweighs those benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 6Policy 37Policy 44Policy 8London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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